STRENGTHENING HALAL LITERACY: PARTICIPATORY OBSERVATION AT PESANTREN ALHAMDULILLAH BOJONEGORO

Abstract

Indonesia is currently concerned about halal lifestyle, including halal consumption and production. In fact, the younger generation doesn't really understand the context of halal and its application in everyday life. Indonesia faces several problems related to halal literacy, including: lack of understanding of the halal concept, limited access to information, limited choices of halal products, and lack of halal law enforcement. Even though there are laws and regulations related to halal, enforcement of halal law is sometimes still weak. There are no universal standards for halal label. There are even products with fake halal label. This is a qualitative research using participatory observation method which involves: prelementary observation, participation, observation, reflection, analysis and interpretation. The research location is at Pesantren Alhamdulillah Bojonegoro. The subject of research is 70 santri at Pesantren Alhamdulillah Bojonegoro. Increasing halal literacy in educational institutions within Pesantren can be carried out by several methods, including: integrating halal education in the curriculum, training for teachers and santri, encouraging collaboration, implementing halal practices in everyday life, holding halal education activities. Pesantren play an important role in increasing halal literacy in society. Pesantren are able to provide a deep understanding of the concept of halal through education and teaching, includes understanding the aspects of religion, health, and food safety. Pesantren can utilize digital platforms to provide accurate information about halal. Products circulating in Pesantren must be halal certified.